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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.63, 757.01 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.63, 757.01 and 216.13 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.63 : 757.01 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.63/757.01 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.63x = 757.01 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.63x = 163,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,612.57/504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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